Overqualified but underqualified: Man's qualifications turn into job trap as he is left without career options. 'I'm desperate'A Reddit post by a Netherlands-based researcher has sparked discussion about how higher education can sometimes limit career options. Despi...
13 Jan, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Why India needs to transform its universities from degree factories to dynamic learning hubsThe India Skills Report 2024 reveals that nearly half of India's university graduates are unemployable due to outdated curricula and lack o...
20 Sep, 2024, 11.05 PM IST
Impressing the interviewer... is easier than you think!It's completely normal to have pre-interview jitters. But don't let that hold you back!
21 Nov, 2022, 09.14 PM IST
Stigma attached to 'gaps' in CV fading as pandemic makes hiring managers more sympatheticThis is good news for the 2.2 million people who have been out of work for more than six months and are considered long-term unemployed.
16 Dec, 2021, 05.44 PM IST
Everything you need to know about Germany's Job Seeker VisaWhile getting a degree in a country increases your odds of getting a job in the same country, the shortage of skilled workers in many secto...
20 Sep, 2021, 10.34 AM IST
Have you ever lied on your CV? This is how you can be caughtMisrepresentation in CV by job applicants grew in 2016-17 by 48% over the previous year, according to a study by AuthBridge.
16 Nov, 2017, 04.46 PM IST
How to change career successfullyMake sure your need for a career change comes from within and is not driven by other people’s opinions else your transition may not succeed.
27 Mar, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Five ways to write the perfect CVDon't let a poorly crafted CV ruin your first impression to a prospective employer.
04 Nov, 2016, 12.41 AM IST
Startup brings next generation of job interviews to IndiaAn employer looking to hire can see for himself how a candidate performed during the interview. The company gets its revenue from employers...
19 Jul, 2016, 06.27 AM IST
Freshers leave stable jobs to take up temporary roles in big firmsWhen investing, it is often said, higher the risk you take, more are the chances of a higher return. The rules seem to be the same for the ...
20 Apr, 2016, 02.13 PM IST
Five ways to deal with a situation with no job & no plan BNot everyone quits a job with a plan in mind. People either do so because they are frustrated at work or are trying to figure out a directi...
22 Sep, 2015, 07.46 AM IST
Don’t lie on your CV; untrue credentials can land you in a soupSometimes the lies are obvious. If you understate your age by a couple of years, it would appear you completed your engineering degree at 1...
06 Jul, 2015, 08.24 AM IST
Embellished skill sets most common fabrications by job seekers: SurveyWhen it comes to hiring, employers have found that a large number of aspirants tend to fabricate employment history, says a survey.
08 Oct, 2014, 03.22 PM IST
How to use Internet to your advantage in job searchA recruiter takes less than 8 secs to shortlist or reject your resume. To ensure your answers are seen instantly, use a standard CV templat...
28 Oct, 2013, 12.34 PM IST
Fake companies help fluff resumes for a feeAccording to a survey conducted by AuthBridge, 18% of candidates across professions fluffed their resume to land a job in 2012-2013.
29 Sep, 2013, 10.01 PM IST
Fake CV? Chances are your company will catch you outDon't be 'creative' when writing your resume. Chances are your company will catch you out.
08 Jan, 2012, 03.11 AM IST
- Ten ways to smarten your resume
The first impression that a prospective employer will form of you is through your CV. A recruiter's attention span is 10-20 seconds, so you...
09 May, 2011, 05.56 PM IST